Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: Season 3 (1978)

• Season 3 Episode 7: Australia House

  Frank goes to Australia House to discuss his emigration request, but his lack of qualifications leaves the official decidedly unimpressed. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 3 Episode 6: King of the Road

  Frank's new job as a motorcycle dispatch rider requires him to take a test - but after setting out on the wrong route, he inadvertently places the unfortunate examiner in a dangerous situation. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 3 Episode 5: Motorbike

  Frank starts work as a motorbike courier, but ends up being arrested for carrying a parcel containing pornographic photographs. Things take a turn for the worse when he looses control of his bike and crashes through the window of the delivery firm's office, which has just been raided by police. The buffoon is found not guilty in court, but creates further chaos on the way home when he sees the magistrate and causes a crash

• Season 3 Episode 4: Men as Women

  Frank prepares for the arrival of his grandfather from Australia and is horrified to see Doctor Mender dressed up as a woman when he gets changed for a fancy-dress party in the Spencers' spare bedroom. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice and Derek Farr

• Season 3 Episode 3: Scottish Dancing

  Frank enrols in a Scottish dancing class and is recruited to take part in a public display when one of the members has an accident. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 3 Episode 2: Wendy House

  Frank plans to build a playhouse for Jessica at his woodwork class, but finds his carpentry skills leave a lot to be desired. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 3 Episode 1: Moving House

  Frank and Betty leave their old house for something more modern. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: Season 2 (1973)

• Season 2 Episode 6: The Baby Arrives

  After several false alarms, Betty finally goes into labour - but Frank's precise routine and presence in the delivery room inevitably put a strain on the otherwise happy occasion. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 2 Episode 5: Father's Clinic

  Betty agrees to look after two children for the day. However, Frank's attempts at keeping the youngsters occupied soon gets him into difficulties, thanks to a mischievous monkey and a pair of roller skates. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 2 Episode 4: Frank and Marvin

  Frank accompanies expectant Betty to the maternity clinic, then applies for a job at a holiday camp - but his unusual stage act brings the house down with a bang. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 2 Episode 3: The Public Relations Course

  Frank attends a course in public relations, but soon encounters problems with a malfunctioning food dispenser and a burst water bottle. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 2 Episode 2: The RAF Reunion

  Frank makes another trademark faux pas as the baby-faced buffoon attends an RAF reunion - where he quickly makes an impression on his former comrades. Slapstick comedy, guest starring Desmond Llewelyn and Fulton Mackay

• Season 2 Episode 1: Cliffhanger

  The Spencers plan a trip to the seaside in their new car but soon find themselves in a nightmare scenario when disaster-prone Frank insists on a clifftop picnic. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: Season 1 (1973)

• Season 1 Episode 7: The Employment Exchange

  The job centre's new manager embarks on a quest to find Frank a job suited to his talents, despite the staff's long experience of failure. Comedy, starring Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice and Edward Hardwicke

• Season 1 Episode 6: The Psychiatrist

  Convinced he's a complete failure in life, Frank pays a visit to a psychiatrist. After a few minutes in his company, the unfortunate doctor finds himself in need of counselling. Classic comedy, guest starring Bernard Hepton, with Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 1 Episode 5: The Hospital Visit

  Frank survives an accident-prone journey to see Betty in hospital - and the medical staff soon find themselves wishing he'd arrived as a patient rather than a visitor. Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice and Elisabeth Sladen star

• Season 1 Episode 4: Have a Break, Take a Husband

  Frank and Betty travel to the seaside for a second honeymoon, hoping to make up for the catastrophes of the first. All seems to be going to plan - until they reach the hotel. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 1 Episode 3: Love Thy Neighbour

  Frank is given the seemingly simple task of crossing the road and calling the doctor - but finds a way to bring mayhem to his mission. Betty then mistakenly locks the hapless hero out of the house, prompting a neighbour to mistake him for a burglar. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford

• Season 1 Episode 2: George's House

  Frank has problems with a hi-tech toilet while staying with his brother-in-law, but the bungler's attempts to put it right result in more than a few crossed wires. Classic slapstick comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

• Season 1 Episode 1: The Job Interview

  Well-meaning one-man disaster area Frank Spencer tries to placate his mother-in-law by applying for a job as a wholesale ironmongery salesman. First-ever episode of Raymond Allen's slapstick comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: Special (1974 - 1978)

• Jessica's First Christmas

  Frank offers his services for the local nativity play, but following his chaotic attempts at acting in previous years, the vicar will only allow him to paint the scenery. To make a bit of money for Christmas, Frank also gets a job in a warehouse run by his new neighbour Mr Jackson : who soon regrets the day he ever clapped eyes on the incompetent buffoon. Starring Michael Crawford

• Learning to Drive

  Seasonal special from 1975. In the run-up to Christmas, Frank loses yet another job but hopes to make up for it by appearing on a DIY programme - only to blow more than a fuse with his execrable efforts. Undeterred, he sets out to pass his 10th driving test, and as if speeding up the airport runway isn't bad enough, things take a turn for the worse when the examiner steps into the car and soon discovers there's something fishy about Frank. Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice star, with a guest appearance by David Jacobs

• Learning to Fly

  Frank's grandfather offers to pay for flying lessons so the hapless hero can help out on his Australian sheep farm, but Betty doesn't think it's a good idea. Classic comedy, starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice